Schumacher RP1210,RP1202 Owner's Manual
Automatic Battery Charger
OWNERS MANUAL
PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.
This manual will explain how to use the charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.
1. MARKINGS AND SYMBOLS
Read manual
before using product.
Do not expose
to rain or snow.
Protect your eyes.
Never smoke or allow
ames and sparks.
Wear protective clothing.
Keep out of
reach of children.
Risk of explosive gases.
Disconnect the mains cable before
connecting or disconnecting
the clamps.
Risk of electric shock.
Use in a well-
ventilated area.
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
2.2 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
2.3 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2.4 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of re, electric shock or injury to persons.
2.5 To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger.
2.6 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of re and electric shock. If an extension cord
must be used, make sure:
• The pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.
• The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• The wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specied in Section 8.
2.7 Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
2.8 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualied serviceman.
2.9 Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualied serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or re.
2.10 To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
2.11 WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION.
FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in
vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.
2.12 Do not use with non-rechargeable batteries. Use only with lead-acid type rechargeable batteries.
3. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3.1 Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
3.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
3.3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
3.4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately ood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and
get medical attention immediately.
3.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in vicinity of battery or engine.
3.6 Be extra cautious, to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
3.7 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current
high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
3.8 Use charger for charging LEAD-ACID (STD, AGM or GEL) batteries with 6 cells (12V) and rated capacities of 12-45Ah (RP1202) or 20-230Ah (RP1210). It is not intended
to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly
used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
3.9 NEVER charge a frozen battery.
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4. PREPARING TO CHARGE
4.1 If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery rst. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
4.2 Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
4.3 Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
4.4 Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specied by battery manufacturer. Do not overll. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve
regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
4.5 Study all battery manufacturer’s specic precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
4.6 Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. If charger has adjustable charge
rate, charge battery initially at lowest rate.
5. CHARGER LOCATION
5.1 Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
5.2 Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
5.3 Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specic gravity or lling battery.
5.4 Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
5.5 Do not set a battery on top of charger.
6. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
6.1 Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to “off” position and removing AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other.
6.2 Attach clips to battery and chassis, as indicated in Sections 6 and 7.
7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
7.1 Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
7.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
7.3 Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
7.4 Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (6.5). If positive post is grounded
to the chassis, see (6.6).
7.5 For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip
to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the
frame or engine block.
7.6 For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED)
clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of
the frame or engine block.
7.7 When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
7.8 See Operating Instructions for length of charge information.
8. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
8.1 Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
8.2 Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
8.3 Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
8.4 Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible – then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.
8.5 Do not face battery when making nal connection.
8.6 When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break rst connection while as far away from battery as practical.
8.7 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
9. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
9.1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 240 volt circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. The plug pins must t the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.
9.2 DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not t the outlet, have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician. An improper connection
can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution.
9.3 USING AN EXTENSION CORD
The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, follow these guidelines:
• Pins on plug of extension cord must be the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.
• Ensure that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• Wire size must be large enough for the AC ampere rating of charger, as specied:
Length of cord (meters) 8 15 30 45
AWG* size of cord 18 18 16 14
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
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10. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
10.1 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
11. CONTROL PANEL
START/STOP BUTTON
Press to immediately begin charging your properly connected battery. If the button is not pressed, charging should begin in ten minutes.
LED INDICATORS
POWER (green) LED lit: The charger is connected to an AC outlet.
BAD BATTERY (red) LED lit: The charger has detected a problem with the battery. See Troubleshooting for more information.
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED ashing: The connections are reversed.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit: The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green) LED lit: The battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode.
NOTE: See Operating Instructions for a complete description of the charger modes.
12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR A LEAD-ACID BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it could result in damage to the charger.
CHARGING A BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE
1. Turn off all the vehicle’s accessories.
2. Keep the hood open.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
4. Place the charger on a dry, non-ammable surface.
5. Lay the AC/DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other moving parts.
6. Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7. Connect the charger to a live grounded 240V AC outlet.
8. The green Power LED will light.
9. Press the START/STOP button.
10. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power, remove the clamp from the vehicle’s chassis, and then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
4. Connect the charger to a live grounded 240V AC outlet.
5. The green Power LED will light.
6. Press the START/STOP button.
7. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power, disconnect the negative clamp, and nally the positive clamp.
8. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
CHARGE RATE
The charge rate is measured in amps. The charger will automatically adjust the charging current, based on battery size, in order to charge the battery completely, efciently
and safely. Do not use for industrial applications.
POWER-UP IDLE TIME LIMIT
If the Start/Stop button is not pressed within 10 minutes after the battery charger is rst powered up, charging will automatically begin, when properly connected to a battery.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to the maintain mode automatically after the battery is charged.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
BATTERY
CHARGING TIME (Hours)
APPLICATION
POWERSPORTS
SIZE
6Ah 6
2A 6A 8A 10A
2
1.75
1.5
AUTOMOTIVE
MARINE
32Ah 15
300 CCA 12
1000 CCA 30
50Ah 15
105Ah 33
5
4.5
4.25
4
3.5
3
8.5
7
3.5
9.5
8
4
10
5
11
Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on age and condition of battery.
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